NHER 4478 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic axehead from south of village

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Summary

A flaked flint axehead with unusual score markings on the haft was found. The markings may be designed to prevent the haft from slipping. The exact location of this discovery is unclear.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet Not recorded
Civil Parish MARHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

No mapped location recorded.

Around 1950. From 'White Road (Lane)' a hill south of village.
A chipped flint adze 16.5cm by 3.8cm (6 1/2 inches x 1 1/2 inches) with unusual patination and some score marks (? to prevent haft slipping).
R.R. Clarke (NCM).

  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Marham.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • FLAKED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

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Record last edited

Sep 19 2013 9:17AM

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